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IL HR1014

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

LaShawn Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates the second week of May 2016 as Child Care Awareness Week in Illinois
  • Recognizes that nearly 11 million children under age 5 spend an average of 36 hours per week in child care arrangements in the United States
  • Acknowledges that quality child care programs improve children's school performance, reduce special education needs, increase college attendance and earnings, and decrease criminal justice involvement
  • Notes that quality child care availability improves employer productivity and reduces employee absenteeism and turnover
  • Honors child care workers who provide care and attention to children in Illinois

Legislative Description

CHILD CARE AWARENESS WEEK

Last Action

Resolution Adopted as Amended

5/24/2016

Committee Referrals

Youth & Young Adults4/6/2016
Rules2/16/2016

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